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Repository is the largest observatory for what works for communities across the UK. A curated collection of over 300 research reports, case studies and other publications from Institute for Community Studies.

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Trustees Wanted

The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust are searching for four Trustees, including at least one Young Trustee. No previous experience required, first time Trustees welcome! Are you passionate about nature, wildlife and changing the way people think and act about their environment? Can you demonstrate a desire and track record to learn and inspire others to improve their environment and communities? If so, why not apply to sit on Trust Council as one of our Trustees?
Heritage Talk - Library of Birmingham Archives: What can they reveal about being born in Birmingham between 1914 and 1924

The next in Moor Pool Heritage Trust's series of Heritage Talks is on Tuesday 30th April at 6.30om and is titled “The Library of Birmingham Archives: What can they reveal about being born in Birmingham between 1914 and 1924”.
Housing Solicitor/Caseworker

Central England Law Centre, Closing date: 15 May 2024
NEW £5,000 Community pledge from Tesco & easyfundraising

Tesco and easyfundraising have come together again to support voluntary organisations, charities, and CICs. They will donate £1000 funding pots to 5 community organisations this May. Follow these simple steps for a chance to win.

2023 State of the Sector Insight Report #5 – Funding

Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey. This fifth and final deep dive discusses organisational concerns regarding the current funding landscape within the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector.
2023 State of the Sector Insight Report #4 Staff Health and Wellbeing

Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey.
BVSC Research - Birmingham's Vision for Volunteering 2027

BVSC Research were asked to look at creating a Vision for Volunteering for Birmingham. Birmingham’s Vision for Volunteering draws on the recently developed national Vision for Volunteering developed by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and their partners.
2023 State of the Sector Insight Report #3 VCFSE Sector Mini Race Impact Summit

Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey. This third report in our ‘Insight’ series presents an analysis of findings from a ‘VCFSE Sector Mini Race Impact Summit’ that was developed in partnership with Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG) and took place in December 2022.
2023 State of the Sector Insight Report #2 Vision for Volunteering

Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey. This second report in our ‘Insight’ series presents an analysis of findings from two recent BVSC consultation events designed to explore and understand the local volunteering landscape.
2023 BVSC ICS 10 Year Strategy Engagement Report

The Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Partnership have developed the 10 Year Integrated Care Strategy. As part of this, engagement took place with citizens, stakeholders and the workforce to obtain views on whether the strategy met the needs of the population and staff. This engagement report discusses the key themes that emanated from that consultation and gives recommendations to help the strategy be as effective as possible.
2023 State of the Sector, Insight Report #1, Cost of Living

In our 2021 State of the Sector survey partners from across the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector told us that when looking to the future, one of their biggest concerns was the rising cost of living (COL). We know that since this report was published the COL crisis has significantly deepened, with rising inflation, energy and food costs impacting communities across the UK.
Evaluation Review of the Teens Autism Confident programme pilot project

BVSC Research was commissioned by Autism West Midlands to evaluate the Teens Autism Confident programme. The Teens Autism Confident programme is aimed at supporting autistic teenagers to understand their condition and respond positively to it. This was built upon a previously successful course targeting adults, with the belief that encouraging autistic teenagers to feel more confident about being autistic can improve how they feel about themselves in teenage years and later in life.
State of the Sector 2021

The State of the Sector 2021 report examines trends, changes, opportunities and challenges within the landscape of Birmingham’s Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector.
Respond, Recover, Reset: Two Years on

It is undoubtable that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. From lockdowns, health and safety concerns, rising levels of demand and ongoing change and uncertainty, the pandemic transformed much of organisational life.